ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Schoolboyish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskuːl.bɔɪ.ɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Schoolboyish is an adjective meaning Resembling a schoolboy in behaviour.

Meaning

Resembling a schoolboy in behaviour.

Example Sentences

‘I know you think it schoolboyish, but there is a man behind me and a man before, I am part of a chain, a link.’

Synonyms for schoolboyish

Depending on context, synonyms include immature, young, boyish, boylike.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include boyish, boylike, young, immature, schoolgirlish, schoollike.

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